Belgium Public Holidays 2027
Belgium observes 10 statutory paid public holidays in 2027 under the Public Holidays Act of 4 January 1974. New Year’s Day (Friday January 1) opens the year with a three-day holiday weekend. Easter Monday (March 29), Whit Monday (May 17), and All Saints’ Day (Monday November 1) each provide natural three-day holiday weekends. Ascension Day falls on Thursday May 6, offering a prime four-day bridge break (faire le pont). Because Labour Day (Saturday May 1), Assumption (Sunday August 15), and Christmas Day (Saturday December 25) fall on weekends in 2027, workers are legally guaranteed three paid replacement days during the year.
At a glance
Belgium has 10 known statutory holiday dates in 2027; the exact days off and make-up workday arrangement are still pending the official announcement.
Provisional — pending official confirmation
| Public holidays | 10 |
|---|---|
| Total days off | — |
| Longest break | — |
| Long weekends | — |
Official public holidays
New Year's Day (January 1, 2027), Easter Monday (March 29, 2027), Labour Day (May 1, 2027), Ascension Day (May 6, 2027), Whit Monday (May 17, 2027), Belgian National Day (July 21, 2027), Assumption Day (August 15, 2027), All Saints' Day (November 1, 2027), Armistice Day (November 11, 2027), Christmas Day (December 25, 2027)
Belgium public holiday list
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | Friday | New Year's DayFalls on Friday, creating an immediate opening three-day holiday weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| March 29, 2027 | Monday | Easter MondayFalls on Monday, creating a nationwide three-day Easter weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| May 1, 2027 | Saturday | Labour DayFalls on Saturday in 2027 — replaced by a statutory paid day off.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| May 6, 2027 | Thursday | Ascension DayAlways on Thursday — prime 4-day bridge opportunity (faire le pont).Public holiday | Public holiday |
| May 17, 2027 | Monday | Whit MondayFalls on Monday, providing a three-day holiday weekend in May.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| July 21, 2027 | Wednesday | Belgian National DayFalls on Wednesday.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| August 15, 2027 | Sunday | Assumption DayFalls on Sunday in 2027 — replaced by a statutory paid day off.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| November 1, 2027 | Monday | All Saints' DayFalls on Monday, creating an autumn three-day holiday weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| November 11, 2027 | Thursday | Armistice DayFalls on Thursday — Friday November 12 bridge creates a 4-day weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| December 25, 2027 | Saturday | Christmas DayFalls on Saturday in 2027 — replaced by a statutory paid day off.Public holiday | Public holiday |
Statutory public holidays
10
Weekend overlaps
3 (May 1, Aug 15, Dec 25)
Mandatory replacement days
3 days in 2027
Natural long weekends
4 breaks
2027 Belgium calendar
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02February
03March
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07July
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10October
11November
12December
Belgium long weekends in 2027
New Year
3 daysJan 1 – 3
New Year’s Day on Friday creates a 3-day weekend.
Easter
3 daysMar 27 – 29
Saturday through Easter Monday.
Whit Monday
3 daysMay 15 – 17
Whit Monday on May 17 forms a 3-day holiday weekend.
All Saints
3 daysOct 30 – Nov 1
All Saints’ Day on Monday creates an autumn 3-day weekend.
Strategic management of three replacement days in 2027
A standout feature of Belgium’s 2027 calendar is that three major holidays coincide with the weekend: Labour Day (Saturday May 1), Assumption (Sunday August 15), and Christmas Day (Saturday December 25). Under the Law of 4 January 1974, every employer is legally required to allocate three alternative paid working days off to preserve the mandatory 10-day entitlement.
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Official sources & data
- SPF Emploi, Travail et Concertation sociale - Jours fériésVisit sourceService public fédéral Emploi, Travail et Concertation sociale
- Portail officiel des services publics belges (belgium.be)Visit sourceService public fédéral Chancellerie du Premier Ministre
- Loi du 4 janvier 1974 relative aux jours fériésVisit sourceService public fédéral Justice (Moniteur Belge)
Frequently asked questions
What are the official public holidays in Belgium in 2027?
Belgium has 10 official public holidays in 2027: New Year's Day (January 1, 2027), Easter Monday (March 29, 2027), Labour Day (May 1, 2027), Ascension Day (May 6, 2027), Whit Monday (May 17, 2027), Belgian National Day (July 21, 2027), Assumption Day (August 15, 2027), All Saints' Day (November 1, 2027), Armistice Day (November 11, 2027), Christmas Day (December 25, 2027).
Can Belgian companies bunch the three 2027 replacement days together into a holiday shutdown?
Yes. By agreement within the Enterprise Works Council or joint sectoral committee, employers frequently position replacement days between Christmas and New Year or immediately adjoining Ascension Day to create extended collective plant closures.
What is the date of Easter Monday in Belgium in 2027?
In 2027, Easter Sunday is on March 28, and Easter Monday (Lundi de Pâques / Paasmaandag) is observed on Monday March 29 as a statutory paid public holiday nationwide.
Does Ascension Day always create a four-day weekend in Belgium?
Ascension Day is always on a Thursday (May 6 in 2027). While Friday May 7 remains an ordinary working day under statutory law, an overwhelming majority of schools, public agencies, and private businesses take the bridge day (faire le pont) to enjoy four consecutive days off.
Are public transport services operational on public holidays in Belgium?
Yes. National rail (SNCB/NMBS) and regional transit networks (STIB/MIVB in Brussels, De Lijn in Flanders, TEC in Wallonia) operate on Sunday or holiday schedules on all statutory public holidays.
Where can cross-border commuters find verified Belgian holiday schedules?
Cross-border commuters from France, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and Germany can verify official dates directly via the SPF Emploi website (emploi.belgique.be) and download our calendar exports in ICS and PDF formats.
